Wow, September starts tomorrow. Really? Where did July and August really go? I can't believe how fast those months flew. Now we're heading into the month that will bring many changes for our family. A new baby, Caleb in school, not working. Lots of little things that require some kind of adjustment for all of us. This all makes me anxious. I don't know how to describe the emotion I feel, because it's weird. When I lay in bed at night I get that "homesick" feeling deep down inside. I tell Dave this and he always responds with "That's weird, you are home".
Today I handed in my maternity leave papers. I wrote down that my last day of work will be Sept. 17. My boss was glad that I was hanging in for so long, but my co-workers think I should head out now! I don't know how many times I've told people that I get more rest being at work, then I would being at home! While talking to my boss, we talked about Caleb starting school. I would have been totally fine with the conversation if only she didn't look directly at me and ask "And how are you feeling about this?" I got all emotional and blubbery! I cried just a little. I can't describe this emotion either. I worry big time about him. It's the first time I worry about him in the real world and if he'll get hurt emotionally, or I worry about him opening up a package to eat something, I have fear that he won't speak up and ask for help when he needs it. I could go on and on about every little detail that I've concerned myself with over the past few weeks, and it just seems that as the day draws closer I'm freaking out a little too much! Having said all this, I do know that he's ready, he'll be fine, and he'll love it. I do know it's all me that is creating this emotional wreck in my mind that I just have to battle with. And from what I've been told, I'm going to battle this for the rest of my life! He's my baby, he'll always be that to me. He's the sweetest little boy and I'm totally in love with him and all his cuteness.
Well. Goodbye August 2010. Too bad you didn't stick around a little longer, with September here, I have no other choice than to be ready for life to change.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Now a Cold?
I'm having a rough week. I've got this chest cold that just sucks really! I'm coughing and gagging and flemmy and it's just not pleasant to live with. Today I've stayed home from work because I didn't want to expose the terrible sounds I make to fellow co-workers! I hope it gets better quick!
I've been really wanting to enjoy the last few weeks I have being pregnant. The best part about pregnancy is the baby moving, and this baby moves. It's just amazing. His little bum sticks right out mostly on my left side, sometimes I truly look lopsided! But generally when his bum pokes up it will move from the left side over to the centre of my belly and then back to the left side. The movement is so define and clear it's just amazing. I love watching it. Feeling it too is just wonderful. I can press on one side and actually feel him in there. I don't remember feeling this way with either Caleb or Amberly. Amberly was so small and in hindsight I should have known that because near the end I always struggled with feeling her move, I actually had to go to hospital one time to be hooked up and wait for movement. But so far with this guy, when I press down on where I think his bum is, he never fails to give me a nudge or a kick.
This past weekend a bunch of our friends and their families went to Earl Rowe park camping. Our family went. I drove a seperate vehicle and went and stayed with my parents for the nights, but it was fun. The kids all had a blast with eachother. I hope this will become a tradition for us all.
Well, I'm going to sit and drink a cup of tea and figure out what the make for my lunch. Then I will probably sleep for the afternoon before getting the kids....
I've been really wanting to enjoy the last few weeks I have being pregnant. The best part about pregnancy is the baby moving, and this baby moves. It's just amazing. His little bum sticks right out mostly on my left side, sometimes I truly look lopsided! But generally when his bum pokes up it will move from the left side over to the centre of my belly and then back to the left side. The movement is so define and clear it's just amazing. I love watching it. Feeling it too is just wonderful. I can press on one side and actually feel him in there. I don't remember feeling this way with either Caleb or Amberly. Amberly was so small and in hindsight I should have known that because near the end I always struggled with feeling her move, I actually had to go to hospital one time to be hooked up and wait for movement. But so far with this guy, when I press down on where I think his bum is, he never fails to give me a nudge or a kick.
This past weekend a bunch of our friends and their families went to Earl Rowe park camping. Our family went. I drove a seperate vehicle and went and stayed with my parents for the nights, but it was fun. The kids all had a blast with eachother. I hope this will become a tradition for us all.
Well, I'm going to sit and drink a cup of tea and figure out what the make for my lunch. Then I will probably sleep for the afternoon before getting the kids....
Monday, August 16, 2010
Loving the Kids
Caleb has been finished with soccer for a couple weeks now, but here's one action I captured, just before scoring a goal.
Caleb is now in his big boy bed. He keeps asking why his bed is so big. I just keep telling him that he's my big boy now. The other thing he keeps asking is if the baby is ready to come out. I tell him that he'll be ready very soon, he's still growing inside. Unfortunately this question is followed by the obvious "Mommy, how does the baby get out of your belly?" The first time he asked this I just laughed and really didn't know what to say. Now I just tell him that the baby comes out with the help from God, and that it's a miracle! So far this answer seems to satisfy his curiousity (thank goodness)
My parents were here for the day to watch the kids. Caleb is very much a Gramma's boy. Apparently he didn't want Grandpa to play with him, only Gramma! After they left he told me about everything he did with Gramma, how she played cars with him and that she took him outside and he played on the swing, slide and sandbox. He even whispered that she gave him smarties in the morning and after nap! Amberly was able to tell me that she watched the digger with Papa on the front porch. They had a great day. So much so that Caleb wasn't happy to see me at the end.
We're one step closer to being ready for the baby to come. His bag is now packed. I have a few things I need for the hospital. I'm just not sure how much to prepare for because I really don't know how this labour is going to end! I'm hoping for a VBAC, but I guess I need to be prepared for a 3 day hospital stay. I see the ob tomorrow and I think I'm going to voice my concern about how things will end and I hope that he may send me for another ultrasound. Who knows?
Caleb is now in his big boy bed. He keeps asking why his bed is so big. I just keep telling him that he's my big boy now. The other thing he keeps asking is if the baby is ready to come out. I tell him that he'll be ready very soon, he's still growing inside. Unfortunately this question is followed by the obvious "Mommy, how does the baby get out of your belly?" The first time he asked this I just laughed and really didn't know what to say. Now I just tell him that the baby comes out with the help from God, and that it's a miracle! So far this answer seems to satisfy his curiousity (thank goodness)
My parents were here for the day to watch the kids. Caleb is very much a Gramma's boy. Apparently he didn't want Grandpa to play with him, only Gramma! After they left he told me about everything he did with Gramma, how she played cars with him and that she took him outside and he played on the swing, slide and sandbox. He even whispered that she gave him smarties in the morning and after nap! Amberly was able to tell me that she watched the digger with Papa on the front porch. They had a great day. So much so that Caleb wasn't happy to see me at the end.
We're one step closer to being ready for the baby to come. His bag is now packed. I have a few things I need for the hospital. I'm just not sure how much to prepare for because I really don't know how this labour is going to end! I'm hoping for a VBAC, but I guess I need to be prepared for a 3 day hospital stay. I see the ob tomorrow and I think I'm going to voice my concern about how things will end and I hope that he may send me for another ultrasound. Who knows?
What Have I Done Today to Help Someone Who is Hurting?
On Sunday I felt something hard to explain in words. I don't know, maybe I'm very judgemental, maybe I hold onto my possessions too closely, but by the end of the night, I felt a lack in something that I felt God was trying to point out to me. We've been the recipient of some wonderful things. A dear friend told me she was going through her kids closets today and would I like the stuff that is too small for our kids. I truly appreciate that, and accepted, but was left feeling that I need to do something in return, owe her something. Then I started to think, have I ever returned the favour by passing it on to someone else? No. Or I have but not with a happy feeling, I had a hard time letting go. (It could be because it's hard to let go of baby girl things, but still....) Although I have received some wonderful things, I feel as though I don't know how to be a giver of wonderful things, that I can bestow on someone else.
On the same day I felt a conviction on how I treat people. I realized that I don't know how to treat someone I consider different and don't understand. There's a wall that I quickly put up and when approached for conversation I get short and full of one worded answers. I also am quick to jump into gossip, I don't want to miss out on anything.
Tonight I just finished watching a session of Joyce Meyer where her last question was, "What have I done today to help someone who is hurting." She also emphasized the power of our words and how there is life and death in our tongues. That our hearts are deceitful and what comes from our mouth is from the heart. I struggle with this a lot at work. As much as I would like to think I'm a "sweetheart" I really am not. I need to ask God for His help, and transform my heart to show love and compassion for those who are hurting, and for those who are different.
This post is probably confusing and all over the place, but by getting it out there, I think I have figured things out...
On the same day I felt a conviction on how I treat people. I realized that I don't know how to treat someone I consider different and don't understand. There's a wall that I quickly put up and when approached for conversation I get short and full of one worded answers. I also am quick to jump into gossip, I don't want to miss out on anything.
Tonight I just finished watching a session of Joyce Meyer where her last question was, "What have I done today to help someone who is hurting." She also emphasized the power of our words and how there is life and death in our tongues. That our hearts are deceitful and what comes from our mouth is from the heart. I struggle with this a lot at work. As much as I would like to think I'm a "sweetheart" I really am not. I need to ask God for His help, and transform my heart to show love and compassion for those who are hurting, and for those who are different.
This post is probably confusing and all over the place, but by getting it out there, I think I have figured things out...
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Names on the Mind
I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the fact that we know we're having a boy this time around. I don't know. What ever it is, it's getting to be crunch time and we still haven't named this little fellow! There's only about 5.5 weeks left (if that) and we can't settle on a name that we both like. There are 2 possibilities, but even still, I think about it all the time, and the more I think about it the more I grow to not love them! And then, there's the middle name, we haven't even begun to even think about that! YIKES!
There isn't much on our plate today, so I think we're going to enjoy the day and go out shopping. (Well I'll enjoy that, I'm not sure my man will) We have to get Caleb ready for school finding him a special back pack and lunch pail. I want to find a cute hospital outfit for this little one and a special soft blanket, just like the one my other two have as their special blankies. Maybe even look at the diaper bags. (They are like purses, I could use the one from before, but I feel it's time for a change!) I have the list from the hospital of all the "products" I'll need for myself and the baby, diapers, pads, all the things I don't really want to think about!
The house is almost set up and ready for when the big arrival happens. Caleb's bed was delivered on Thursday, and all the clothes are moved around and put in the proper rooms and places. The baby stuff is out and washed, folded and put away. The only thing left to do is find a shelf unit of sorts that will fit in a certain area of the boys room to put all the books and stuff that once sat on top of Caleb's dresser. That and I need to pull out the swing, bouncey chair, bassinet and mobile and get those cleaned and set up. We're almost there!
I couldn't sleep in this morning. 6am my hips were just killing me, and the little boy was moving so much that I just couldn't just lay there anymore. So here I am. I may crawl back into bed soon, for warmth. It's freezing in here!
There isn't much on our plate today, so I think we're going to enjoy the day and go out shopping. (Well I'll enjoy that, I'm not sure my man will) We have to get Caleb ready for school finding him a special back pack and lunch pail. I want to find a cute hospital outfit for this little one and a special soft blanket, just like the one my other two have as their special blankies. Maybe even look at the diaper bags. (They are like purses, I could use the one from before, but I feel it's time for a change!) I have the list from the hospital of all the "products" I'll need for myself and the baby, diapers, pads, all the things I don't really want to think about!
The house is almost set up and ready for when the big arrival happens. Caleb's bed was delivered on Thursday, and all the clothes are moved around and put in the proper rooms and places. The baby stuff is out and washed, folded and put away. The only thing left to do is find a shelf unit of sorts that will fit in a certain area of the boys room to put all the books and stuff that once sat on top of Caleb's dresser. That and I need to pull out the swing, bouncey chair, bassinet and mobile and get those cleaned and set up. We're almost there!
I couldn't sleep in this morning. 6am my hips were just killing me, and the little boy was moving so much that I just couldn't just lay there anymore. So here I am. I may crawl back into bed soon, for warmth. It's freezing in here!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Highs and Lows
This past weekend was such a busy one. It was rewarding, challenging, frustrating, heartbreaking all rolled up in just 3 days. Starting at the beginning, Friday I was up before the sun and picked up to head down into Toronto. Joyce Meyer was at the Air Canada Centre for a few days and I looked forward to going and see her. She is one pretty neat speaker. I believe people have a love/hate thing for her, you either love her, or hate her. She's very blunt, direct, practical and won't sugar coat much. But I believe people need to hear it blunt like how she offers, and I quite enjoy listening to her messages. Darlene Zschech was her worship leader, which was just the icing on top of the cake. I love Hillsongs. Here's the one and only picture I took that day...
There was a 10am session and a 7pm session. So the time in between that we walked up to the Eaton's centre, had lunch and wandered around that mall for a bit. Then headed down to the lake front and spent the rest of our time there. I definitely over did it with all the walking. My feet and ankles no longer resembled human! The 7pm session was fabulous. Her message was so great, and the worship was powerful, and the ACC was packed full. It was just amazing. The whole day was rewarding. I was home by 11:30pm.
Saturday the alarm went off at 6am. I literally cried to Dave asking him if that meant I had to get up. He said no, that he had to but that the alarm was going off again at 6:30am and I would need to be up then. You see, it was garage sale day. It was a very long day. I discovered that I really do not like the garage sale scene. Dave had a ball tournament, so Benji came for the day to spend with the kids while I was stuck bickering prices with random strangers! Things got wrapped up around 4pm, and my brother was relieved from his duties earlier than that. Dave didn't get home until after 7pm, so needless to say, rest was not received on Saturday.
Sunday when I woke, I debated the thought of staying home from church while Dave took the kids. Then I realized that this Sunday I could actually go and sit with my husband for the service. So I managed to get myself going for the day. Little did I know that when it came time to drop the kids off at the nursery, the scheduled worker didn't show. I was left there, with Christa and 7 kids. I didn't mind doing that, but when I have something in mind that I looked forward to and it didn't happen, caught me off guard. On our short 2 minute drive home, I bawled my eyes out. I was TIRED! After the kids were fed their lunch and put to bed, I went straight to bed myself. I slept for about an hour. Dave arranged to have his parents come over and stay with the kids for dinner while he and I went out to Montana's for a dinner date. That was nice.
I'm still recovering from the weekend. I don't get sleep much at night. I haven't been feeling well. In fact I was worried that all my activity this weekend may have thrown me into preterm labour, there were a few things I started to experience, but thankfully they seem to have past. It's way too early for that! But this baby is an athlete. He's forever moving, this I love, but there comes a point where I wouldn't mind a little bit of a rest! Maybe all this action on the inside will translate to a tired baby on the outside?
There was a 10am session and a 7pm session. So the time in between that we walked up to the Eaton's centre, had lunch and wandered around that mall for a bit. Then headed down to the lake front and spent the rest of our time there. I definitely over did it with all the walking. My feet and ankles no longer resembled human! The 7pm session was fabulous. Her message was so great, and the worship was powerful, and the ACC was packed full. It was just amazing. The whole day was rewarding. I was home by 11:30pm.
Saturday the alarm went off at 6am. I literally cried to Dave asking him if that meant I had to get up. He said no, that he had to but that the alarm was going off again at 6:30am and I would need to be up then. You see, it was garage sale day. It was a very long day. I discovered that I really do not like the garage sale scene. Dave had a ball tournament, so Benji came for the day to spend with the kids while I was stuck bickering prices with random strangers! Things got wrapped up around 4pm, and my brother was relieved from his duties earlier than that. Dave didn't get home until after 7pm, so needless to say, rest was not received on Saturday.
Sunday when I woke, I debated the thought of staying home from church while Dave took the kids. Then I realized that this Sunday I could actually go and sit with my husband for the service. So I managed to get myself going for the day. Little did I know that when it came time to drop the kids off at the nursery, the scheduled worker didn't show. I was left there, with Christa and 7 kids. I didn't mind doing that, but when I have something in mind that I looked forward to and it didn't happen, caught me off guard. On our short 2 minute drive home, I bawled my eyes out. I was TIRED! After the kids were fed their lunch and put to bed, I went straight to bed myself. I slept for about an hour. Dave arranged to have his parents come over and stay with the kids for dinner while he and I went out to Montana's for a dinner date. That was nice.
I'm still recovering from the weekend. I don't get sleep much at night. I haven't been feeling well. In fact I was worried that all my activity this weekend may have thrown me into preterm labour, there were a few things I started to experience, but thankfully they seem to have past. It's way too early for that! But this baby is an athlete. He's forever moving, this I love, but there comes a point where I wouldn't mind a little bit of a rest! Maybe all this action on the inside will translate to a tired baby on the outside?
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Things on the Go...
It's odd, when I should be taking things easy, it seems that life has become crazy busy! This past weekend was a little nuts. Leading up to the weekend, I thought, well, not much happening, should get things done. Little did I know that getting things done required me to work! ha ha ha. Friday night Dave got home and we moved the kids furniture around. Now the crib is set up and ready for this little one to arrive. It's in Caleb's room with the change table/dresser. Amberly graduated from the crib to the toddler bed with flying colours, it was like she's always been in it. Caleb is currently sleeping on an air mattress. We know what bed we're getting him from Home Hardware, but it's a matter of ordering.
Saturday we did more sorting of toys, clothes and general stuff. My mother-in-law is having a garage sale this weekend, so we're going to set up a table of things. Then we drove out to the farm to meet Norma. She took family pictures for us and I just wanted to see her, I haven't in AGES! We had a great time, and it felt so great being there. I miss it very much.
She took most of the photo's on her own camera but used our camera for a few, so that's one of them. She'll mail us the disc of hers which I can't wait to see. Leaving the farm we went out for dinner and the kids were as good as gold and I just truly enjoyed my afternoon. Seeing Norma, watching the kids run free with Sophie, and seeing peace on my hubby's face, it was amazing.
Sunday we headed to church and after that went to Elora with friends to have a picnic lunch at a park with a free splash pad. The kids had a blast. After that, we came home and just relaxed somewhat. We continued to work and put things in order. Mike and Joy came over after dinner to show us pictures of their trip to Brazil. It was a good day.
Monday we headed to my parents for the day. My family was there to celebrate birthdays. Mine, Sally's and Denise's. The kids had a blast again. The freedom of running around without worry suits them well.
I saw my ob today. I lost 2 pounds. Probably because I'm sick again! It's amazing how it works, 4pm rolls around and I'm feeling gross. So I feel like a bird in the evening, barely eating anything. Tonight was Caleb's last day of soccer. He even scored a goal! He had a great night and season. I'm sure we'll do it again next summer.
This Friday I'm taking the day off of work and heading to Toronto with friends to see Joyce Meyer and Darlene Zchech(sp?) I'm so looking forward to it. But it's going to be a long day. We're leaving Elmira at 5:45am and probably not getting home until 11pm or later. Then I have to be up at the crack of dawn Saturday morning for the garage sale. Man, whose idea was this anyway? Oh well, I'll survive, I hope! I just hope it doesn't bring on labour, I know how much easier it is to have this little fellow inside instead of out!
Saturday we did more sorting of toys, clothes and general stuff. My mother-in-law is having a garage sale this weekend, so we're going to set up a table of things. Then we drove out to the farm to meet Norma. She took family pictures for us and I just wanted to see her, I haven't in AGES! We had a great time, and it felt so great being there. I miss it very much.
She took most of the photo's on her own camera but used our camera for a few, so that's one of them. She'll mail us the disc of hers which I can't wait to see. Leaving the farm we went out for dinner and the kids were as good as gold and I just truly enjoyed my afternoon. Seeing Norma, watching the kids run free with Sophie, and seeing peace on my hubby's face, it was amazing.
Sunday we headed to church and after that went to Elora with friends to have a picnic lunch at a park with a free splash pad. The kids had a blast. After that, we came home and just relaxed somewhat. We continued to work and put things in order. Mike and Joy came over after dinner to show us pictures of their trip to Brazil. It was a good day.
Monday we headed to my parents for the day. My family was there to celebrate birthdays. Mine, Sally's and Denise's. The kids had a blast again. The freedom of running around without worry suits them well.
I saw my ob today. I lost 2 pounds. Probably because I'm sick again! It's amazing how it works, 4pm rolls around and I'm feeling gross. So I feel like a bird in the evening, barely eating anything. Tonight was Caleb's last day of soccer. He even scored a goal! He had a great night and season. I'm sure we'll do it again next summer.
This Friday I'm taking the day off of work and heading to Toronto with friends to see Joyce Meyer and Darlene Zchech(sp?) I'm so looking forward to it. But it's going to be a long day. We're leaving Elmira at 5:45am and probably not getting home until 11pm or later. Then I have to be up at the crack of dawn Saturday morning for the garage sale. Man, whose idea was this anyway? Oh well, I'll survive, I hope! I just hope it doesn't bring on labour, I know how much easier it is to have this little fellow inside instead of out!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
A Quiet Night
This week at Christa's is "Camp" week. Yesterday she took the kids to the Floridale dam and went fishing. Caleb caught 10 catfish and even Amberly caught a couple. They set up their tent in the back yard and made crafts revolving a campfire. Today was more events surrounding the camp theme, and tonight she's having the kids sleep over in the tent! So my son was so excited today. He got to take his sleeping bag and pillow and pj's. Amberly didn't stay, she's quite young and I didn't want to hold Christa back from certain activities with the older ones. When I came to get Amberly, Caleb was so happy not to be leaving! I actually got a big hug and kiss from him before he said "Bye Mommy" and "Bye Amberly". He was excited that Amberly had to go home and not him!
I miss him terribly though. I have the homesick feeling for him.
I asked Amberly what she wanted to do with Mommy tonight and she said she wanted to ride in her stroller. I said that was a great idea and after supper we would do that. Well I totally forgot that Benji took the stroller home for us due to our lack of space on the weekend. When I told her that, she again repeated the issue to me over and over again. All I could do is laugh. "Unckey Benji has my stroller" and the tone in her voice, it sounds nasally and almost raspy, it's hilarious. We had our bike stroller which was fine for her, but even on our walk she brought up Benji and the stroller. She's just so funny. More and more every day she's getting more words and more personality, I just take in every moment. She's beautiful. Dave and I love her so much!
After getting her to bed, Dave went to baseball, and now here I am, home in a very quiet house.
I miss him terribly though. I have the homesick feeling for him.
I asked Amberly what she wanted to do with Mommy tonight and she said she wanted to ride in her stroller. I said that was a great idea and after supper we would do that. Well I totally forgot that Benji took the stroller home for us due to our lack of space on the weekend. When I told her that, she again repeated the issue to me over and over again. All I could do is laugh. "Unckey Benji has my stroller" and the tone in her voice, it sounds nasally and almost raspy, it's hilarious. We had our bike stroller which was fine for her, but even on our walk she brought up Benji and the stroller. She's just so funny. More and more every day she's getting more words and more personality, I just take in every moment. She's beautiful. Dave and I love her so much!
After getting her to bed, Dave went to baseball, and now here I am, home in a very quiet house.
Monday, July 26, 2010
An Adventure in the Wetness
In a convoy of 3 vehicles, my brother's Benji and Stephen, along with Sally, Krista, Brooke, and us drove through some rain heading to Goderich to camp for the weekend. As we approached Point Farms the sky seemed to brighten up which brought some relief. After a few visits to the registration office we found our sites for the weekend, and began to set up camp. It didn't take Amberly 5 minutes to get covered in mud. Our site had a couple good sized puddles. So the easiest thing to do was just strip her down.
The humidity was thick, so on top of the wet conditions, my body felt constantly damp. Lake Huron was such a refreshing retreat. The water was the perfect temperature. All the kids loved the beach.
We were lucky to avoid rain for Friday night, we had a nice campfire and got the kids settled nicely. The campfires seemed to be a favourite for the kids.
Amberly took comfort in this tiny bath. She's pretty adorable. She's going to fit in well with 2 brothers. No fears of getting right in the mud and getting all dirty. No hesitations towards bugs, it's a reflex to swat or squash any bug that is close by. And yet, look at her beauty....
Saturday wasn't too bad. It rained heavy in the afternoon, but before that, everyone (except for me) went for a nice hike and we got down to the lake for a little bit to cool off. Our kids had a nap in the afternoon, and that is when the heavy downpours arrived. It lasted for a while, but it didn't dampen our spirits. Once it was finished, we were able to enjoy a good supper and a beautiful sunset down at the beach.
I do know that I won't camp in August with my hubby. This past weekend was a bit too much for me. The awkwardness of bending down to get in tents and getting up from the ground from sleep seemed to pay a price on my pelvis. The bathrooms weren't conveniently placed, so I had quite the walk to get to them. At night I had to get up 3 times to go to the bathroom, I just peed outside of the tent! And to get going in the morning Sunday after waking up didn't go over so well with my stomach. After enjoying some blueberry pancakes, I was hit quickly with the urge to puke. Which I did, behind our tent. However, despite all those experiences, we made good memories, the kids loved their time, and I just enjoyed being with family for the weekend.
Some funny things that I won't forget is Steve was roasting a weiner over the fire while Sally was having issues of lighting sparklers for the kids. She asked Steve to do it, and he proceeded to say "Well you come over here and hold my.....hot dog" There was a pause in that sentenced and I just burst out laughing....Another thing was we hooked up our dvd player in the van for the drive, and when we were leaving Sunday, we were going to go to Goderich for a bit. I didn't turn them on. Well Amberly repeated I don't know how many times "Mommy, my tv's not working" I would tell her I didn't turn it on and she would stop and think about it and say "oh" only to turn around and say "daddy, my tv's not working" The drive from the campground to Goderich was filled with her repeating the issue about the tv and my responding to her that I didn't turn it on.
The humidity was thick, so on top of the wet conditions, my body felt constantly damp. Lake Huron was such a refreshing retreat. The water was the perfect temperature. All the kids loved the beach.
We were lucky to avoid rain for Friday night, we had a nice campfire and got the kids settled nicely. The campfires seemed to be a favourite for the kids.
Amberly took comfort in this tiny bath. She's pretty adorable. She's going to fit in well with 2 brothers. No fears of getting right in the mud and getting all dirty. No hesitations towards bugs, it's a reflex to swat or squash any bug that is close by. And yet, look at her beauty....
Saturday wasn't too bad. It rained heavy in the afternoon, but before that, everyone (except for me) went for a nice hike and we got down to the lake for a little bit to cool off. Our kids had a nap in the afternoon, and that is when the heavy downpours arrived. It lasted for a while, but it didn't dampen our spirits. Once it was finished, we were able to enjoy a good supper and a beautiful sunset down at the beach.
I do know that I won't camp in August with my hubby. This past weekend was a bit too much for me. The awkwardness of bending down to get in tents and getting up from the ground from sleep seemed to pay a price on my pelvis. The bathrooms weren't conveniently placed, so I had quite the walk to get to them. At night I had to get up 3 times to go to the bathroom, I just peed outside of the tent! And to get going in the morning Sunday after waking up didn't go over so well with my stomach. After enjoying some blueberry pancakes, I was hit quickly with the urge to puke. Which I did, behind our tent. However, despite all those experiences, we made good memories, the kids loved their time, and I just enjoyed being with family for the weekend.
Some funny things that I won't forget is Steve was roasting a weiner over the fire while Sally was having issues of lighting sparklers for the kids. She asked Steve to do it, and he proceeded to say "Well you come over here and hold my.....hot dog" There was a pause in that sentenced and I just burst out laughing....Another thing was we hooked up our dvd player in the van for the drive, and when we were leaving Sunday, we were going to go to Goderich for a bit. I didn't turn them on. Well Amberly repeated I don't know how many times "Mommy, my tv's not working" I would tell her I didn't turn it on and she would stop and think about it and say "oh" only to turn around and say "daddy, my tv's not working" The drive from the campground to Goderich was filled with her repeating the issue about the tv and my responding to her that I didn't turn it on.
Monday, July 19, 2010
It was Lovely
Our week was wonderful. I didn't know what to expect with this cottage that we rented. I'm so used to spending a vacation in a tent, what a pleasant change we encountered. It had all the comforts of a home, but it wasn't home, it was a nice relaxing change. The kids loved it. We went to the beach every day, we fed chipmunks, watched the rabbit graze the grass, swatted mosquitoes, played games, watched movies, ate good food. It was an amazing, restful time.
I think my favourtie part was seeing my husband actually relax and see his enjoyment on his face. At home, we're so busy with things, having to be in places at certain times, and at the cottage, I could watch my amazing husband lay on the floor and put a Dora puzzel together with his daughter, and sit at the table and colour with his son and listen to the kids just "chat" with him. Don't get me wrong. Dave is an amazing father, he always spends time with the kids and helps with them entirely, but maybe the difference of this past week, was that maybe I was able to actually sit back and watch his relationship with the kids, something I don't normally take in while at home. Here they are the 3 of them. This cuddle routine happened almost every night.
We stopped in at the local convenience store to buy a bag of peanuts to make friends with the chipmunks. The 2 kids waited patiently on the steps for them to arrive.
This was at the beach we went to every day. The kids again loved this part. If you were to ask them now what their favourite part of the cottage was Caleb would say splashing in the water and Amberly would say "Beach".
On Wednesday we took a day trip to Port Elgin. I wanted to see Deb and Shaun and their newest edition William. What a cutie he is, very much like his big brother I think. While there, we also took the kids to the beach and rode the little train around their part.
I think we'll do this again next year. With a little babe to watch, I think the cottage idea is much more appealing than tenting for a week. Although don't be surprised if we change our minds when the time comes.
One funny story....There was a deer head mounted on the wall in the living room. How the kids didn't notice this right away is beyond me, but it wasn't until Dave said "That deer is plugged in" that they actually looked up and saw it. Literally at the same time, they both had panic appear on their faces. Dave climbed the ladder that was close by (it was leading to a loft) and pushed a button, and the darn deer actually sang. It opened it's mouth and started to utter "I'm caught in a trap" all the while swinging his head up and down and side to side. Well, Caleb was totally terrified, he ran into the kitchen screaming. So quickly Dave shut it off. I was able to calm Caleb down and took both kids to the bathroom to brush their teeth (yes this all happened just before bed!) Dave turned the tv on, and the sound of that sent Caleb into another panic "He's doing it again Mommy, he's turning it on again Mommy" Poor kids. Another day or so after that, we discovered the deer was connected to a microphone, so I was able to sing "A B C" into it, and that was o.k. the kids didn't run from the room, but they both continued to stare at it with fear in their eyes. Amberly would go to bed and look up at it, and I told her to say nite nite to it and so her little voice would tremble a little bit and say "nite nite deer" It was hilarious. If I were to ask Caleb to tell someone about the deer, he will say "No, I won't talk about the deer Mommy".
It's things like this that I want to remember. I love my kids DEERly!
I think my favourtie part was seeing my husband actually relax and see his enjoyment on his face. At home, we're so busy with things, having to be in places at certain times, and at the cottage, I could watch my amazing husband lay on the floor and put a Dora puzzel together with his daughter, and sit at the table and colour with his son and listen to the kids just "chat" with him. Don't get me wrong. Dave is an amazing father, he always spends time with the kids and helps with them entirely, but maybe the difference of this past week, was that maybe I was able to actually sit back and watch his relationship with the kids, something I don't normally take in while at home. Here they are the 3 of them. This cuddle routine happened almost every night.
We stopped in at the local convenience store to buy a bag of peanuts to make friends with the chipmunks. The 2 kids waited patiently on the steps for them to arrive.
This was at the beach we went to every day. The kids again loved this part. If you were to ask them now what their favourite part of the cottage was Caleb would say splashing in the water and Amberly would say "Beach".
On Wednesday we took a day trip to Port Elgin. I wanted to see Deb and Shaun and their newest edition William. What a cutie he is, very much like his big brother I think. While there, we also took the kids to the beach and rode the little train around their part.
I think we'll do this again next year. With a little babe to watch, I think the cottage idea is much more appealing than tenting for a week. Although don't be surprised if we change our minds when the time comes.
One funny story....There was a deer head mounted on the wall in the living room. How the kids didn't notice this right away is beyond me, but it wasn't until Dave said "That deer is plugged in" that they actually looked up and saw it. Literally at the same time, they both had panic appear on their faces. Dave climbed the ladder that was close by (it was leading to a loft) and pushed a button, and the darn deer actually sang. It opened it's mouth and started to utter "I'm caught in a trap" all the while swinging his head up and down and side to side. Well, Caleb was totally terrified, he ran into the kitchen screaming. So quickly Dave shut it off. I was able to calm Caleb down and took both kids to the bathroom to brush their teeth (yes this all happened just before bed!) Dave turned the tv on, and the sound of that sent Caleb into another panic "He's doing it again Mommy, he's turning it on again Mommy" Poor kids. Another day or so after that, we discovered the deer was connected to a microphone, so I was able to sing "A B C" into it, and that was o.k. the kids didn't run from the room, but they both continued to stare at it with fear in their eyes. Amberly would go to bed and look up at it, and I told her to say nite nite to it and so her little voice would tremble a little bit and say "nite nite deer" It was hilarious. If I were to ask Caleb to tell someone about the deer, he will say "No, I won't talk about the deer Mommy".
It's things like this that I want to remember. I love my kids DEERly!
Friday, July 09, 2010
Heading Out for Holidays
Motivation. I'm trying to find the motivation to actually start the process of packing and getting ready for our week away. This year we've rented a cottage up the Bruce Pennisuila. It's a new adventure for us, something we haven't done before. Our friends are heading up to Lake Superior with out us this year, and although there's a big part of me wishes to be going with them, I'm glad we'll have beds to sleep on and a retreat from rain if need be.
So instead of folding the newly dried laundry I'm sitting here, blogging. I know I should get in gear, get our clothes folded, then wake the kids up from nap and start packing a week's worth of clothes for each of us (it's always more than a weeks worth, try like a months worth because you never know what will happen with a 3 and 2 year olds!)
We hit the road Sunday. Tomorrow morning we'll spend getting ready, getting groceries together and then Dave and I have a wedding to attend for the evening. Sunday I'm sure we'll be all miserable trying to make sure everything fits and that we in fact have EVERYTHING we'll need. But once we're in the van and on our way, I think I'll finally flip into holiday mode. It's a lot of work getting ready to go away for a week with children. But I know in the end it will all be worth it! (and we're only 20 mins from civilization as opposed to an hour in Superior, so if we forget something, it's not a big deal!)
So instead of folding the newly dried laundry I'm sitting here, blogging. I know I should get in gear, get our clothes folded, then wake the kids up from nap and start packing a week's worth of clothes for each of us (it's always more than a weeks worth, try like a months worth because you never know what will happen with a 3 and 2 year olds!)
We hit the road Sunday. Tomorrow morning we'll spend getting ready, getting groceries together and then Dave and I have a wedding to attend for the evening. Sunday I'm sure we'll be all miserable trying to make sure everything fits and that we in fact have EVERYTHING we'll need. But once we're in the van and on our way, I think I'll finally flip into holiday mode. It's a lot of work getting ready to go away for a week with children. But I know in the end it will all be worth it! (and we're only 20 mins from civilization as opposed to an hour in Superior, so if we forget something, it's not a big deal!)
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Saturday, July 03, 2010
My Baby Girl is Two Today
Amberly turns 2 today. I got a little choked up this morning watching her play with some of her new babies and equipment. Maybe it's these crazy pregnancy hormones or maybe it's just the realization that my baby girl isn't a baby anymore. She's quite independent, spunky and adorable to boot, and Dave and I just love her to bits. She's full of energy and attitude! She makes us laugh unexpectedly, like today when she said "Caleb don'ted me" or she gets this deep tone in her voice when she's about to agree with you and out comes "O K" like a monster. She's my little girl. I find it hard to believe that it was 2 years ago already that I experienced that crazy labour and delivery. It's not something I look back on fondly, especially now, knowing that I'm in for something unexpected again in about 12 weeks. But I do remember seeing that tiny little girl for the first time, all wrapped up so tight in her daddy's arms and asking Dave, "Is she perfect?" She was such an alert little girl, watching her watch me in that hospital room. Even though it was a scary delivery and hard to forget, I got the best thing out of it, and I know it was all worth it, and I would do it all over again for the precious miracle that God blessed us with.
Yesterday began her birthday festivities when my whole family came for the day. We celebrated not only Amberly's birthday, but Brooke's 5th and Buddy's birthday as well. We all went over to the pool and swam for a good hour, then back to play inside and out. We had a pizza party really, and it was just a fun filled day. Amberly was spoiled with a couple of babies, some new clothes and jammies, an outdoor chair, Dora playdoh and a book. She also aquired some money which we used today by outfitting her with her very own life jacket. Tomorrow we'll have Dave's parents, Mike and Joy and some of our other friends over with their little ones to celebrate as well.
We had a great Canada Day. We headed on an adventure to a place we've never been before. We went to Downey's Farm just north of Brampton. I've never been there before, but used to drive past it often in my younger years. It was a strawberry festival and admission was free. It was a lot of fun, perfect for the kids they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Meetings new animal friends, playing in sand, climbing on ships and tractors and watching dogs run crazy after balls. We had fun. The picture above was done by moi! We were heading out to a baseball game, and because I miss the fireworks (way too late for our kids!) I thought I would make the game festive, and the kids loved it!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Changing it Up
Had a bit of fun playing around with my blog settings, as you can see.
It's a Monday and once the kids are in bed, there isn't much for me to do. Tonight Caleb had soccer. As each week passes, he seems less interested in being there, and it can be a little embarrassing. Once the game starts going, he's in there running and chasing the ball, but the first half of warm up exercise and activity, he doesn't want to participate. What to do?
I had an ob appt. today. To my shock, I gained 8 pounds in 4 weeks. I was not impressed, actually a little freaked out! That has never happened to me before. The doctor told me not to worry about it, everything is normal, all blood work is coming back regular, my bp is normal. He chalked it up to either being water retention with this heat which he said in the summer months weight will go up and down or he said it could be a sign that I've got a big baby. But he also told me not to stress out about it. I don't know, I'm a woman, it's hard not to stress out about that! Everyone around me has commented about how big my belly has gotten just over this past week....I don't know! I need to take a picture of this belly of mine, I haven't yet taken one of this pregnancy!
Amberly has learned the art of tattling. It's quite funny. She'll come to me and say "Mommy, Caleb hurt me" or "Caleb pushed me" always something about Caleb. Yet, Caleb may have touched her, but she's mastered the art of dramatics! It becomes hilarious to me when she blames her Daddy for something. She came crying to me the other day telling me that Daddy pinched her. I asked Dave what happened and he said that he told her to watch that her fingers don't get pinched in the door. Funny how she can put on an oscar performance over nothing. She's also doing this at Christa's. She's too little to know when she's not telling the truth, so at least she's using her words instead of having a physical reaction, but we need to work on what is worth saying and what is worth just moving on with.
We're gearing up for Amberly's 2nd birthday this coming weekend. Should be fun. Then summer officially begins as we enter into a very busy July where we have no weekend that is free, we're going to be off in different directions until August rolls around. Crazy times! But fun times with great chances at making lasting memories.
It's a Monday and once the kids are in bed, there isn't much for me to do. Tonight Caleb had soccer. As each week passes, he seems less interested in being there, and it can be a little embarrassing. Once the game starts going, he's in there running and chasing the ball, but the first half of warm up exercise and activity, he doesn't want to participate. What to do?
I had an ob appt. today. To my shock, I gained 8 pounds in 4 weeks. I was not impressed, actually a little freaked out! That has never happened to me before. The doctor told me not to worry about it, everything is normal, all blood work is coming back regular, my bp is normal. He chalked it up to either being water retention with this heat which he said in the summer months weight will go up and down or he said it could be a sign that I've got a big baby. But he also told me not to stress out about it. I don't know, I'm a woman, it's hard not to stress out about that! Everyone around me has commented about how big my belly has gotten just over this past week....I don't know! I need to take a picture of this belly of mine, I haven't yet taken one of this pregnancy!
Amberly has learned the art of tattling. It's quite funny. She'll come to me and say "Mommy, Caleb hurt me" or "Caleb pushed me" always something about Caleb. Yet, Caleb may have touched her, but she's mastered the art of dramatics! It becomes hilarious to me when she blames her Daddy for something. She came crying to me the other day telling me that Daddy pinched her. I asked Dave what happened and he said that he told her to watch that her fingers don't get pinched in the door. Funny how she can put on an oscar performance over nothing. She's also doing this at Christa's. She's too little to know when she's not telling the truth, so at least she's using her words instead of having a physical reaction, but we need to work on what is worth saying and what is worth just moving on with.
We're gearing up for Amberly's 2nd birthday this coming weekend. Should be fun. Then summer officially begins as we enter into a very busy July where we have no weekend that is free, we're going to be off in different directions until August rolls around. Crazy times! But fun times with great chances at making lasting memories.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Finally
For some reason, I have had issues posting pictures, so here are a few....
Caleb watering his watermelon plant.
Here's Amberly bringing her pumpkin plant over for some planting!
Here are my 2 gorgeous babes, they are getting so big. I love this picture!
Caleb watering his watermelon plant.
Here's Amberly bringing her pumpkin plant over for some planting!
Here are my 2 gorgeous babes, they are getting so big. I love this picture!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Could It Be?? A Potty Genius??
I may be jinxing this but what the heck. Amberly is doing amazing with the potty! It all started last Tuesday (not even a full week has gone by) when Christa happened to put Amberly on the toilet to just humour her when low and behold Amberly peed on command! She was so excited she called me at work. We decided to continue on down the road, I pulled out her Dora Easy Ups and sent some with her on Wednesday. Christa reported that Amberly successfully peed 4 times that day. (still having accidents obviously but still she was going for her) Thursday was a long day, she sometimes would go, and sometimes not go, but I perservered. Friday, she stayed with my friend for the morning and successfully went for her, staying dry that whole morning. I put her in a diaper for her nap, which she wet, but continued dry in the pull ups for the rest of the day. Saturday she went with Caleb to my in-laws trailer for the weekend, not sure how she did, but she continued to use it. Today, she actually started telling Christa that she had to go! Even when I got there to pick them up, she was finishing her snack, and got down and in a panic said "Mommy, I go potty" and she ran to the bathroom! We got home and she pooped on the potty for me, and continued dry! I'm just amazed! If I can pull this off with out a hitch I'll be so thrilled. However, I'm not pulling out the panties just yet, I figure if we can go another week of this, then we'll make a special shopping trip to the store for her to pick out some special ones!
My weekend was wonderful. Friday was a long day, I had to go for my 1 hour bloodwork so my friend took the kids for me. Then after the kids naps I took them to Walmart to get Dave a Father's Day present. Caleb picked it out all by himself, an xbox game. Then home again to see a glimpse of Dave before heading out for the annual Daycare party. We have the best babysitter in the whole world. She gave out gifts, planned games and prizes and made a speech thanking us all for having such wonderful children! ha ha ha! Saturday morning Dave's parents came bright and early and took the kids to their trailer for the rest of the weekend. Dave was in a ball tournament, so I had the whole day just to myself. It was great. I did an extensive clean of the house which wasn't so fun, but then I went out shopping and found a few new maternity clothes to wear, and picked up my Dad a gift. Oh, and I went to Burger King for some take out. I know it sounds terrible, but I never go, Dave would never take me, and I just craved some onion rings so bad! Then I spent the afternoon watching movies, taking a nice long bath and just doing NOTHING!! Dave got home after 5pm and took me out for dinner. It was so lovely! We got home and took a nice leisure walk around the neighbourhood and watched a movie. I think my most favourite part of this time was Sunday morning. I was able to get up at my own pace. It was quiet. I had no demands. I just crawled out of bed, made a bowl of cereal and watched anything I wanted on tv. I sat and did nothing for a good hour. I never get to do that anymore. I'm not a morning person, I don't enjoy getting up and having to get things done right away, but as a mother, doing nothing is not possible anymore more unless I get up at 5am and I'm not about to sacrifice sleep! Sleep is becoming harder to find these days!
Dave and I headed up to pick the kids up at the trailer and supplied a pizza lunch for his Dad, then we headed to my parents for the rest of the day. It was a beautiful day, and the kids had a great time. I'm sad the weekend was over. Maybe I'll get this opportunity again sometime, but for now, I'll just look back on this past weekend with fond memories!
My weekend was wonderful. Friday was a long day, I had to go for my 1 hour bloodwork so my friend took the kids for me. Then after the kids naps I took them to Walmart to get Dave a Father's Day present. Caleb picked it out all by himself, an xbox game. Then home again to see a glimpse of Dave before heading out for the annual Daycare party. We have the best babysitter in the whole world. She gave out gifts, planned games and prizes and made a speech thanking us all for having such wonderful children! ha ha ha! Saturday morning Dave's parents came bright and early and took the kids to their trailer for the rest of the weekend. Dave was in a ball tournament, so I had the whole day just to myself. It was great. I did an extensive clean of the house which wasn't so fun, but then I went out shopping and found a few new maternity clothes to wear, and picked up my Dad a gift. Oh, and I went to Burger King for some take out. I know it sounds terrible, but I never go, Dave would never take me, and I just craved some onion rings so bad! Then I spent the afternoon watching movies, taking a nice long bath and just doing NOTHING!! Dave got home after 5pm and took me out for dinner. It was so lovely! We got home and took a nice leisure walk around the neighbourhood and watched a movie. I think my most favourite part of this time was Sunday morning. I was able to get up at my own pace. It was quiet. I had no demands. I just crawled out of bed, made a bowl of cereal and watched anything I wanted on tv. I sat and did nothing for a good hour. I never get to do that anymore. I'm not a morning person, I don't enjoy getting up and having to get things done right away, but as a mother, doing nothing is not possible anymore more unless I get up at 5am and I'm not about to sacrifice sleep! Sleep is becoming harder to find these days!
Dave and I headed up to pick the kids up at the trailer and supplied a pizza lunch for his Dad, then we headed to my parents for the rest of the day. It was a beautiful day, and the kids had a great time. I'm sad the weekend was over. Maybe I'll get this opportunity again sometime, but for now, I'll just look back on this past weekend with fond memories!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Nothing Too Eventful
There hasn't been much going on in our household lately. I guess we have been just tied up with the normal day to day routine. The summer weather brings many commitments, Caleb has soccer Monday nights which he's loving. Dave has baseball 2 days a week, and church meetings and stuff seem to fill our weeks. It's exhausting. My doctor appointments are all in full swing now, and work becomes interesting socially, as I find it hard to work certain people and I struggle to appreciate some individuals. I do manage to have a good laugh or two during my time there which makes it all worth it. Today my boss gave me a brand new bike helmet for Amberly. It was too small for her daughter and she wouldn't take any money for it. Val took a look at the helmet sitting on my desk (might I add my boss's daughter is 5 and it was TOO small for her) and asked if I biked to work or something! I can be witty sometimes, so I replied with a no I didn't I drove, I always feel safer while wearing a helmet behind the wheel. We both laughed really long about that!
I was going to post some pictures of last week. The kids had grown some pumpkin and watermelon seeds at Christa's and we took them to Grampa to plant at The Acre. But for some reason it won't let me upload tonight. I'll try again another time!
Well, I guess I better go and get ready for bed. It's been a long day....
I was going to post some pictures of last week. The kids had grown some pumpkin and watermelon seeds at Christa's and we took them to Grampa to plant at The Acre. But for some reason it won't let me upload tonight. I'll try again another time!
Well, I guess I better go and get ready for bed. It's been a long day....
Monday, June 07, 2010
Growing Up Way Too Fast!
Tonight I had a Kindergarten Information night to attend. Being there, I was flooded with emotion. Thoughts crept in my mind, "what if Caleb gets bullied?", "what if he has an accident and get embarrassed?" or "what if he doesn't like his teacher?" And many, many more as they continued to discuss things. At the dinner table tonight I was just watching him and thinking to myself, he's entering a phase of life that is a long long time. School is a long time. I, myself, didn't always have the best experiences at school. Watching Caleb made me sad, knowing that my first born is now growing up so fast, I feel like I'm losing a bit of him, and at this moment I can understand why mom's want to keep their kids home with them and not send them to school. Ahhh, it's just overwhelming.
These past two weeks have been terrible. Going back to the long weekend, Amberly became really sick on the Sunday night, vomitting through the night and on Monday. I stayed home with her on Tuesday while Caleb went to Christa's and Dave to work. Everything was going well that day until that evening she vomitted again. Dave then stayed home Wednesday morning but I then had to take that afternoon off so Dave could get to work. She finally seemed all better by Friday. Dave had a project he had to do which required him to work Friday night and Saturday. Well, wouldn't you know it, I become totally sick Saturday. I was vomitting consistantly every hour or 2, not being able to keep a mouthful of water down. Thank the Lord my in-laws were home for the weekend as opposed to being at their trailer, so they came and took the kids for me. At one point I was about to call my mom and ask her to come by any means possible because I was scared about being alone. I was shakey and just not good at all. But yet again, just moments before I was going to make the call, Dave called and said he was on his way home. He then took care of me. But I was out of it. Sunday morning I woke up really sore, but it was over. That's not the end of the story. Dave woke up on Monday vomitting. It was now his turn. He was down and out for the whole day while I returned to work and the kids to Christa's. Monday night I again vomitted. Woke up Tuesday feeling crumby but forced myself to go to work, and Dave returned to work as well. Through out the morning I kept feeling dizzy, so my boss sent me home. Wednesday morning, get a call from Christa, one of her kids now had this flu. Obviously didn't send our kids, so Dave took the day off of work again, which seemed good at the time because he again was feeling sick himself. Thursday....all seemed to return to normal, my parents came down for the day, I had an ob appointment which went well. Had to park in the parking lot beside the doctors office. When the appointment was over, I had to run through the pooring rain to get to the car. Get in the car and take a big sigh, looked up only to see what??? A parking ticket!!! I'm telling you.....
It should be smooth sailing from here on out.....IT SHOULD BE!!
These past two weeks have been terrible. Going back to the long weekend, Amberly became really sick on the Sunday night, vomitting through the night and on Monday. I stayed home with her on Tuesday while Caleb went to Christa's and Dave to work. Everything was going well that day until that evening she vomitted again. Dave then stayed home Wednesday morning but I then had to take that afternoon off so Dave could get to work. She finally seemed all better by Friday. Dave had a project he had to do which required him to work Friday night and Saturday. Well, wouldn't you know it, I become totally sick Saturday. I was vomitting consistantly every hour or 2, not being able to keep a mouthful of water down. Thank the Lord my in-laws were home for the weekend as opposed to being at their trailer, so they came and took the kids for me. At one point I was about to call my mom and ask her to come by any means possible because I was scared about being alone. I was shakey and just not good at all. But yet again, just moments before I was going to make the call, Dave called and said he was on his way home. He then took care of me. But I was out of it. Sunday morning I woke up really sore, but it was over. That's not the end of the story. Dave woke up on Monday vomitting. It was now his turn. He was down and out for the whole day while I returned to work and the kids to Christa's. Monday night I again vomitted. Woke up Tuesday feeling crumby but forced myself to go to work, and Dave returned to work as well. Through out the morning I kept feeling dizzy, so my boss sent me home. Wednesday morning, get a call from Christa, one of her kids now had this flu. Obviously didn't send our kids, so Dave took the day off of work again, which seemed good at the time because he again was feeling sick himself. Thursday....all seemed to return to normal, my parents came down for the day, I had an ob appointment which went well. Had to park in the parking lot beside the doctors office. When the appointment was over, I had to run through the pooring rain to get to the car. Get in the car and take a big sigh, looked up only to see what??? A parking ticket!!! I'm telling you.....
It should be smooth sailing from here on out.....IT SHOULD BE!!
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